By Obakeng Maje

Handing over of reflector jackets and torches for the neighbourhood watch in Leratong Park- Roodepan

Roodepàn-The Department of Housing (COGHSTA) handed 20 reflector jackets and 20 torches to the Roodepan Police Station’s Crime Prevention Unit on Thursday. 

The sector commander of Leratong Park, Constable Jacobs received the equipment from the Department for her sector leaders who are responsible for the neighbourhood watch in Leratong Park to use during crime prevention activities especially over weekends when they are patrolling the streets in Leratong Park. 

“This equipment will help them to be visible during the night because the community will then be able to identify them from a distance” Lieutenant Andrea Cloete said.

“The main objective of this project is to work hand in glove with the South African Police Service and fight crime together in our communities” Cloete said.